Gustav Holst

Bass Clarinet & Piano.

Though most clarinetists are more than familiar with Holst's two suites for military band, his St. Paul's Suite should not be overlooked. In fact, it was composed shortly after he completed the Second...

Holst's First Suite in E-flat is one of the most influential works in the concert band repertoire and consists of three contrasting movements (Chaconne, Intermezzo, March) all based on a singular moti...

Which of the Holst Suites is your favorite? Here is another cornerstone in the concert band library which consists of four movements (March, Song Without Words - 'I'll Love My Love', Song of the Black...

As performed by the University of Florida Clarinet Choir on their CD, 'Wind in the Reeds'. A very challenging and rewarding transcription! Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Cl...

Written during Holst's time working at the St. Paul's Girls School, this influential piece originally written for string orchestra has been beautifully transcribed for clarinet choir. Matt Johnston ke...

A Moorside Suite was originally composed by Holst for brass band in 1928. The homogeneity of the brass band sound is mirrored well by the clarinet choir and this arrangement in addition to the other H...

Oboe & Piano.

Oboe & Piano.

Instrumentation: 2.1.ca.2.2 - 2100 - timp - strings

This facsimile full score edition of Gustav Holst’s The Planets Opus 32 edited by Imogen Holst and Colin Matthews, is presented as a clothbound, full-colour, hardback edition with dustjacket. With a l...

Written as a sequel to the highly successful A Vaughan Williams Christmas, this artfully crafted medley brings to the stage several of Holst's best known and loved Christmas titles, including 'In the...

Written as a sequel to the highly successful A Vaughan Williams Christmas , this artfully crafted medley brings to the stage several of Holst's best known and loved Christmas titles, including 'In the...

Written as a sequel to the highly successful A Vaughan Williams Christmas, this artfully crafted medley brings to the stage several of Holst's best known and loved Christmas titles, including 'In the...

With gentle grace, your orchestra, setting into motion the performance of one of Gustav Holst's most famous themes, quietly introduces this charismatic melody. The legato styling offers a magnificent...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes (2nd db Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (2 players: Cymbals, Tubular Bells, Bass Drum),...

Orchestration: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bassoon, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C or Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) A...

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais, 2 Clarinets in A or Bb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bassoon, 4 Horns in F, 4 Trumpets in C or Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion [...

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Cor anglais, 3 Clarinets in Bb, Bass clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (Glockenspiel, Tambourine,...

Written in 1909 and one of two suites by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) under Op. 28 written originally for military band, the First Suite in E-flat is considered a cornerstone of the band repertoire. This...

Written in 1911 and one of two suites under Op. 28 written originally for military band, the Second Suite in F is longer and considered more difficult than its sister suite. This version for orchestra...

Writing it between 1914 and 1917, Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was initially inspired to compose THE PLANETS based on a conversation he had about astrology while on holiday in Spain with some friends in 1...